Breadfruit Pancakes - Gluten Free and Grows on a Tree

breadfruit pancakes

Heard of Breadfruit? Know how to use it? Breadfruit trees are playing a huge role in mitigating hunger and malnutrience.  Agroforestry based in breadfruit grows the perfect foundation for tropical foodforests.  We even have a breadfruit tree above our house that feeds the neighborhood. These breadfruit pancakes are made from flour form. We purchased the flour from Jungle Foods  at the San Jose farmers market on Saturdays. 

Breadfruit Pancakes: 

Serves 4 

3 cups breadfruit flour 

2 tablespoons Chia seeds

2 bananas 

3 Cups of Water or coconut milk for your preferred thickness 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

Cinnamon 

Coconut oil

Smash the bananas, add flour, baking powder, chia, add water, and stir. Add cinnamon, vanilla, or ginger to taste. Heat the pan and add a few drops of coconut oil. Add mixture for pancakes. Flip when browned. Add fruit for more life. 

Let plants be our medicine. 

Author: Jean Louise

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